5 Reasons Young Families in Litchfield County Choose the Chevrolet Equinox

Drive through Litchfield County and you'll spot Chevy Equinoxes everywhere. Parking lots, school pickup lines, driveways across New Milford, Washington, and Litchfield. Young families have figured out something about this SUV. At Northwest Hills Chevrolet in Torrington, the pattern repeats weekly. Parents walk in with car seats and strollers, knowing what they need. They drive home in an Equinox. Here's why.

Safety That Actually Matters When You Have Kids in the Back Seat

When you are putting your kids into their car seats, safety becomes real. The Equinox has built-in safety features that are utilized by parents every day. The automatic emergency braking has helped keep many people safe from accidents in parking lots. Many parents who come back to Northwest Hills Chevrolet for service mention automatic emergency braking. A customer even testified that it stopped her car after a shopping cart rolled away from her while she was getting her daughter a toy that fell on the floor.

Should you ever be driving down Route 8 and while trying to get your children's sippy cups off the ground, you find that your lane has shifted and need to change lanes to continue onto I-84, lane-keeping assistance will help keep you in your lane throughout this time. Although most parents are not as thrilled as they could be about having to use bumpers on the left and right side or the back of their vehicle to help navigate while also transporting children via a vehicle, having a child lock for both of your child doors on your car will provide parents another level of safety to protect their children while driving. In addition to having lane-keeping assistance and cameras for reversing, the items above represent tools for the safest use for transporting children, as well as provide parents peace of mind knowing that their children are properly secured.

Space That Works for Real Family Life

The Equinox offers something rare: actual usable space. Not space you need a physics degree to access, but a cargo room you can fill with a week's worth of groceries, sports equipment, and a stroller without playing Tetris. Behind the second row, you get 29.9 cubic feet of cargo space. That's enough for a grocery trip to Big Y plus the impulse purchases you make at HomeGoods. Fold the seats down and you jump to 63.9 cubic feet. This means you can bring home that bookshelf from Target without paying for delivery.

Parents buying from Northwest Hills Chevrolet often test the space during their visit. They bring their actual stroller, their actual diaper bag, their actual everything. And the Equinox passes the test. The trunk floor sits low enough that lifting heavy items doesn't require a CrossFit certification. The rear seats fold flat, not "mostly flat," which makes a difference when you're hauling plywood from the lumber yard for a weekend project. The second row has real legroom. Your eight-year-old won't complain about being cramped on the drive to Lake Waramaug. And the backseat has enough width for three kids across, though two kids and their stuff is the more comfortable reality.

A Price That Doesn't Require a Second Mortgage

Litchfield County features a wide variety of people and home types ranging from very old to not so much. The Equinox model can be found all over due to the broad price range it covers. Because pre-owned Equinox vehicles are priced in the upper $20,000 range, and brand-new Equinox vehicles are less than most other dealerships offer their new models, the fact that the price point for an Equinox is low allows for more flexibility in purchasing decisions when you are also paying for child care. 

Additionally, the price of the Equinox does not tell the entire story about the value you receive. The Equinox has a fuel economy of approximately 26 mpg in city driving, and approximately 31 mpg in highway driving with its turbocharged engine. This is of value when you consider long commutes into Hartford or weekend trips to Massachusetts. The cost of servicing a Chevy is reasonable, and there are normal service specials offered by Northwest Hills Chevrolet. For example, the cost of factory replacement parts is typically lower than comparable parts from other automakers that sell luxury brands. 

In addition, the service department located on Route 8 offers oil changes very quickly, so you don't need to spend a lot of time having it done. The resale value of the Equinox remains higher than anyone would think. If you speak to a member of the used car team at Northwest Hills, they will tell you that many of their customers bring their trade-ins in because of the condition of the used car.

Technology That Helps Instead of Complicates

One thing that can be taken from the innovations within automobile technologies today is that they have become so advanced, that often it appears that automobile technologies are existing purely for the sake of themselves, while in fact it is the technologies of the Chevrolet Equinox that appear to be focused on providing an answer to the need for true usefulness of the vehicle's technology capabilities through innovation. 

The infotainment system on the Chevy Equinox allows easy and convenient integration of a user's smartphone into the system, by allowing them to simply plug the smartphone into the system and then select either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The user can then easily listen to music, see navigational directions, and allow their children to watch video on their tablet devices that they have previously downloaded while traveling with the family on long road trips with them. 

The Wi-Fi hotspot option available in the Chevrolet Equinox has helped numerous families travel with their children longer distances without having to keep answering the same question "Are we there yet?" for the 50th time while traveling for many consecutive hours before finally arriving at an out-of-town relative's house. Also, with regard to the "Remote Start" capability therefore a vehicle will be preheated or cooled before the children get in and are placed into the car after that, which is another benefit of having this type of option. 

There are few parents who have tried to stuff a bundled up toddler into a vehicle in subzero temperatures who would not be aware of how extremely beneficial this type of option is for their family. The Chevrolet Equinox has a Voice Command function that allows the driver to change his or her temperature setting, change the radio station, and answer or make voice telephone calls, while driving. While maneuvering through Route 44 during a snowstorm with two children in the back seat, maintaining both hands on the wheel is imperative.

Northwest Hills Chevrolet Makes the Difference

You can buy a Chevrolet Equinox from lots of dealerships. But families across Litchfield County keep coming back to Northwest Hills in Torrington for specific reasons. The location helps. It sits right on Route 8, easy to reach from anywhere in the county. You can stop by during lunch, after dropping kids at school, or on a Saturday morning without making it an all-day event. The sales team understands family buyers. They don't push features you don't need. They know you care about cargo space more than chrome wheels. 

They've helped enough parents that they can answer questions about fitting specific car seat models before you even ask. Family-focused support necessitates offering extended hours on Saturdays, especially since both parents work through the weekday. Family-focused Service Advisors, with your name and the complete history of your vehicle, provide clear communication regarding your vehicle's needs without using technical jargon to intimidate or confuse you into approving additional work needed for your vehicle. 

The Trade-in Teams provide fair treatment to each customer regardless of the type or condition of their trade-in vehicle. Family-focused Used Vehicles teams offer an honest assessment of the condition of vehicles based upon local market values. In addition, they treat all customers equally, and do not try to take advantage of customers by giving low trade-in values and reaping profits through the sale of their new vehicle.

The dealership has an extensive inventory of Equinoxes in different trim levels and colors, allowing customers to see many different options and to drive the vehicles back to back to determine what will work best for them based on experience rather than solely relying on what appears to be great from online photos.

Why This Matters for Your Family

A family vehicle isn't just about the newest trend or a massive ad campaign; it needs to fit your life! Safety for school trips, room for family vacations, price for your bank account and dependability; these are all major factors that families in Litchfield County have considered when choosing the Chevrolet Equinox as their primary family vehicle. Northwest Hills Chevrolet in Torrington provides a very easy buying and ownership experience, without gimmicks or high pressure sales. If you're looking for a family SUV, visit Northwest Hills on Route 8, bring your kids and car seats and your questions! Drive an Equinox on the same roads you do every day; see if it works for you the same way it's worked for so many families in Litchfield County already!